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3 unusual facts about Feast of Saints Peter and Paul


First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

The placement of the feast is directly after the Solemnity of SS Peter and Paul, who are the principal patron saints of Rome.

Pavlopetri

The name Pavlopetri ("Paul's and Peter's", or "Paul's stone") is the modern name for the islet and beach, apparently named for the two Christian saints that are celebrated together; the ancient name or names are unknown.

Pribilof Islands

The former was named for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, on the day of which the island was discovered; the latter was probably named for the ship sailed by the islands' discoverer, Gavriil Pribilof.



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Domenico Calcagno

He was ordained a priest on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul 29 June 1967 by Cardinal Giuseppe Siri.